1. WHO IS THE CIVIL AIR PATROL?
Introduce yourself and anyone who accompanied you. (For example: C/MSgt Kyle Dietz-CAP who is a cadet with the Thompson Valley Cadet Squadron, Loveland, CO. )
Presented by
Lt. Col. Mike Daniels
Rocky Mountain Region Director of Public Affairs Civil Air Patrol - US Air Force Auxiliary
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2. THE EARLY DAYS OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL
On December 1, 1941, six days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Civil Air Patrol was founded to provide border and coastal patrols, military training assistance, courier services and other activities. All to be conducted by civilian volunteers.

3. WHAT IS THE CIVIL AIR PATROL?
On July 1,1946, President Truman established CAP as a federally chartered Nonprofit, Humanitarian Corporation (501 c 3)
On May 26, 1948, Congress passed a law designating CAP as the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
Serving America for 75 years
Civil Air Patrol is a federally chartered, not for profit, humanitarian organization. We were established on Dec and became the official civilian auxiliary to the US Air Force in 1948.
We are an organization with approximately 60,000 total volunteer members, with more than 22,000 in our youth development program. All members of CAP are volunteers and donate their time and resources. We have a close relationship with the Air Force, wear an AF style uniform and abide by many of the same customs, courtesies and regulations. However, we are still civilians and are not considered members of the military.
For over 7Juky 1, 1946, 4 years, CAP’s mission is to serve our country by performing homeland security, humanitarian and disaster relief, developing America’s youth and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power.

4. CAP MISSIONS EMERGENCY SERVICES
Search and Rescue
Disaster Relief
Homeland Security
Counterdrug
Humanitarian Services
Air Force ROTC Flights
So, what does CAP do?
We have three core missions: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education
Best known for our work in search and rescue and disaster relief missions, CAP is expanding its role in the 21st century to include an increasing number of homeland security operations and exercises. CAP also performs counterdrug reconnaissance missions at the request of law enforcement agencies and can do radiological monitoring and damage assessment. CAP members undergo rigorous training to perform these missions safely and cost-effectively.

5. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
This is a CAP AP photo of flooding of the South Platte river in Greeley, Colorado!

6. DISASTER RELIEF
CAP regularly provides aerial photography and disaster relief for tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, wildfires and other natural disasters.
During the last major hurricane, Hurricane Ike, CAP members volunteered to provide aerial assessment photography for state and federal emergency managers. Other CAP volunteers helped distribute ice, water and other basics to victims of the hurricane. Some of the volunteers were local and others came from out-of-state – they all took time away from their jobs and families to come help the hurricane victims.

7. CAP OVER GROUND ZERO
CAP was one of the first in the air after 9-11 and flew over Ground Zero.

8. PROUDLY SERVING AMERICA FOR 75 YEARS

9. CAP MISSIONS CADET PROGRAMS
Leadership Skills
Aerospace Education
Physical Fitness
Character Development
Activities
Through their experiences as CAP cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow's aerospace leaders.
CAP introduces CAP Cadets to Air Force perspectives on leadership through classroom instruction, mentoring and hands-on learning. The fundamentals of aerospace science are learned in the classroom and through first-hand experience.
CAP offers weekend and summer activities that allow cadets to fly, learn to lead, explore aerospace careers, assist in CAP’s emergency services missions and make friends.
The leadership skills, self-confidence, and discipline cadets gain through CAP prepares them to achieve whatever goals they set for themselves in life.

10. CADET PROGRAM Major Kim Campbell, USAF Major Samantha Weeks, USAF
Former CAP cadet
Former USAF Academy cadet wing commander
Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraq
We have quite a few success stories from former CAP Cadets. Major Samantha Weeks was on the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” and flew the No. 5 jet as the lead solo pilot. Major Kim Campbell was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross w/Valor for landing her A-10 after it received heavy damage in combat in Iraq.
CAP Cadet Alumni include a former Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, several NASA astronauts, the first female Thunderbird pilot and scores of military and commercial pilots. Approximately 10% of each freshman class at the US Air Force Academy is comprised of current and former CAP cadets. If your son or daughter is interested in a career in the military or the aviation industry, CAP is a great way for them to “test-fly” a potential career.
Major Samantha Weeks, USAF
Former CAP cadet
USAF Academy Graduate
Previous Lead Solo in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

11. CADET SQUADRON OPEN HOUSE

12. WEEKLY MEETINGS

13. CADET OPPORTUNITIES
CAP cadets get to participate in activities not normally offered to young people outside of CAP. These cadets had a chance to fly with an Army National Guard Black Hawk crew.

14. CAP CADETS & SENIORS SEE THE WORLD VIA INTERNATIONAL AIR CADET EXCHANGE

15. CYBERPATRIOT NATIONAL CHAMPIONS CYBER SECURITY TRAINING
The Colorado Wing is proud of our National CyberPatriot Champions from the Colorado Springs Cadet Squadron.

16. COWG SUMMER ENCAMPMENT U.S. Air Force Academy

17. CADET ORIENTATION FLIGHTS
Orientation Flights are available to all cadet members. Each cadet is able to take five powered O-Rides and five Glider O-Rides.

18. CAP & ROTC CADET O-RIDES
Former Astronaut and Pilot of the Space Shuttle Discovery on John Glenn’s last mission in space in 1998, Col Steve Lindsey (right) is a CAP Colorado Wing O-Ride pilot with the Jeffco Squadron. Col Mike Gough (center) is a CAP O-Ride pilot and active duty Marine Corps officer serving as the Dept. Head of the Navy/Marine Corps ROTC detachment at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

19. NATIONAL CADET SPECIAL ACTIVITIES (FLIGHT ACADEMY/GLIDER)
National Encampment activities for cadets such as this Glider Flight Academy that was held near Ft. Collins at Owl Canyon.

20. CAP CADET RANKS & ACHIEVEMENTS

21. BILLY MITCHELL AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Presentations of awards by notables. This Billy Mitchell Award was presented by then U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo.

22. SPAATZ AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Presentations of the Spaatz Award, CAP’s highest cadet achievement, are presented by notables such as was done here when presented by a four star general who was the commander of NORAD.

23. CAP MISSIONS AEROSPACE EDUCATION
CAP Members (Internal)
Aerospace Education Members
General Public (External)
There are essentially three audiences for our Aerospace Education mission. CAP members use AE materials and curriculum to teach cadets about aerospace science. We also have Aerospace Education memberships available for educators. Teachers who join as Aerospace Education members have access to AE curriculum and are free to use it in their classrooms. We have approximately 1,600 AEMs and reach nearly 45,000 youth each year.

24. AEROSPACE EDUCATION
Internal and External Aerospace Education at squadrons. This is a photo from an Open House at the Evergreen Composite Squadron.

25. COMMUNITY AEROSPACE EDUCATION (EXTERNAL)
External Aerospace Education offered to communities and schools. Astronaut Joe Tanner spoke to over 200 people in Evergreen as an AE program presented by the Evergreen Composite Squadron.
Astronaut Joe Tanner

26. WHAT DOES CAP FLY?
An example of one of our CAP Cessna 182 G1000 aircraft.

27. WHERE IS CAP? = One Unit CAP Units
Civil Air Patrol has over 1,200 units across the country. We even have a few in Germany and Japan, mainly as a service to the children of military personnel stationed overseas.
In Colorado, we have 35 units, with the < name of your unit(s)> serving your area.
= One Unit

28. COLORADO WING PATCH
Every State (Wing) has their own unique patch.

29. CAP in Colorado Fleet of 15 Airplanes and 3 Gliders in CO Wing.
Over 800 Cadets and 900 Senior Members.
Supports Community Organizations as needed & Assists with Local Events including Air Shows, Bandemere Nationals, Rodeos, CPR Training, Parades, Big Chili Cook-off, Triple Bypass, Wreathes Across America at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, etc..
Search and Rescue - CAP Aircrews and Ground Teams found and saved four lost hikers in Rocky Mountain National Park in just one summer!
Disaster Relief- Assisted Red Cross and Salvation Army after the Windsor Tornado and Waldo Canyon Fire and fly Humanitarian Missions where CAP Aircrews transport and expedite delivery of life saving blood and organs as well as equipment and search dogs.
MOU’s in place to help spot lightning strike fires and perform fire watch patrols after prescribed burns.
FOR THE PRESENTOR:
For example, has your unit helped out at a blood drive, participated in community clean-ups, volunteered at the local air show or other public events?

30. STATE LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT
Colorado Civil Air Patrol License Plate Bill sponsored by Colorado State Senator Mark Scheffel who is a member od the Colorado Wing’s Legislative Squadron. Gov. Hickenlooper signed the Bill into law on the tail of a CAP aircraft at Centennial Airport in May Plates will be available as of January 2014.

31. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community service such as CPR and First Aid Training.

32. SEARCH & RESCUE EXERCISES (SAREX)
CAP GA-8 Airvan on tarmac in Colorado Springs during SAREX activities.

33. SEARCH AND RESCUE (FINDING & SAVING)
Those found and saved by Colorado Civil Air Patrol Aircrews and Ground Teams. All three of these individual pictured were lost hikers in Rocky Mountain National Park.

34. SAVING TAXPAYERS’ DOLLARS
New role for CAP as Aerial Escorts for Military UAVs.

35. MEMBER OF USAF TOTAL FORCE

36. WADS TRAINING MISSIONS (WESTERN AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS)

37. CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT
US. Representatives and Senators are recruited to become members of our Legislative Squadron. Pictured here is U.S. Rep. Jared Polis receiving his membership certificate with the honorary rank of Lt. Colonel.

38. PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ON DECEMBER 10, 2014

39. CAP CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL (OBVERSE & REVERSE)

40. PRESENTATION OF CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS TO COLORA ELEVEN COLORADO WWII CAP MEMBERS FEB 20, 2015

41. COLORADO CAP MEMBERS DURING WWII

42. COWG PEAKS & PLANES MAGAZINE

43. HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT CIVIL AIR PATROL
Join as a volunteer member
Suggest CAP to your children, grandchildren and/or neighbors and friends
Become a Friend of CAP
Donate to Your Local CAP Squadrons or become a sponsor
Support the Colorado Civil Air Patrol Foundation
There are several ways you can help support the work of Civil Air Patrol.
You can join as a volunteer member in our squadron. We accept people from 18 years and up into our adult program and kids can join if they are between the ages of 12 and 18.
Some of the volunteer opportunities we have available include: <LIST SOME ACTIVITIES> If you are interested I encourage you to join us at one of our unit meetings. We meet <INSERT MEETING TIMES, DAYS, & LOCATION>
If you don’t have the time to volunteer – you can still help out CAP by becoming a Friend of CAP. Many citizens want to support the great work of Civil Air Patrol, but simply don’t have the time to make the commitment as a member.  Becoming a Friend of CAP supports our commitment and service to our communities through aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services. Friends of CAP pay $35.00 as an annual tax deductible gift to further support the Civil Air Patrol without any volunteer membership obligations.  Friends receive the Civil Air Patrol magazine twice a year, as well as periodic s with updates from our national staff and development office.  Friends are eligible to take advantage of member benefits and discounts.
Gifts made to Civil Air Patrol  are tax deductible to the extent the law provides. The IRS has designated CAP as a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
TO THE PRESENTOR: this is your chance to tell the folks what you need. Are you raising money for a cadet encampment? Do you need funds for a building or supplies? Maybe you have a couple of people who need assistance to attend a special activity or training…make sure you give a few specific examples. Below is just some example text:
As a nonprofit, we appreciate any assistance through donations and sponsorships. Your help assists us in providing services and programs in our area. We are currently raising funds to hold our annual summer cadet encampment. This is a chance for the youth in our state to develop teamwork and leadership skills through a weeklong series of military activities. The encampment is one of the highlights of our cadet program and most of the youth want to participate. You or your company/organization can help by sponsoring a cadet’s registration or providing a general donation to help offset the costs of holding this event.

44. CIVIL AIR PATROL
Civil Air Patrol-US Air Force Auxiliary Rocky Mountain Region Lt. Col. Mike Daniels, CAP Director of Public Affairs
I hope you are now more familiar with the Civil Air Patrol and what we do to serve our community and our country. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today.
Also, hand out information (can be brochures or just business cards) that includes your squadron, your name, and contact information.
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